Rotary offers scholarships for two Southern Illinois students

Rotary International District 6510 is offering two new scholarships for promising Southern Illinois students, District Governor Thomas H. Ripperda announced this week.

The awards will be made to two high school students from the 28 southern-most Illinois counties, and will help enable them to continue their education this fall, Ripperda said.

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Rotary International District 6510 is offering two new scholarships for promising Southern Illinois students, District Governor Thomas H. Ripperda announced this week.

The awards will be made to two high school students from the 28 southern-most Illinois counties, and will help enable them to continue their education this fall, Ripperda said.

Under the new program, one $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who intends to continue his or her education at a four-year college or university in Southern Illinois, and another $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student who intends to attend a junior college or trade school in Southern Illinois.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2013, Ripperda emphasized. Candidates should complete an application form and present a resume outlining their community involvement, their academic standing (a B or better grade average is required), their school involvement and awards, and their educational and career plan. Students should also attach their most recent high school transcript and an essay on applying the Rotary theme of "Peace Through Service" in Southern Illinois.

Application forms are available from District Scholarship Selection Chair Lorraine Cavataio at lcavataio@sandbergphoenix.com, or District Foundation Chair David Matthews at d-matthews@mchsi.com. Applications and supporting materials should be submitted to Cavataio at 784 Wall St., Suite 100, O'Fallon, IL 62269 not later than April 1.

Rotary International is a global organization of 1.2 million business, professional and civic leaders dedicated to improving humanity. Its District 6510 comprises 48 clubs and some 1,685 individuals in Illinois' 28 southern-most counties.